Extreme Weather Hits Europe, Israel Sees Scattered Showers

Israel is experiencing varied weather conditions, with some areas receiving significant rainfall while others see rising temperatures. Over the past two days, the highest rainfall amounts were recorded in the northern Golan Heights, with 10 mm in Bukata, and 7 mm in the Carmel region at Nahal Me'arot. More rain is expected Friday, particularly in the Western and Upper Galilee and the Carmel coast, with accumulations of 10 to 20 mm anticipated in the first half of the day. Central and southern Israel will experience a slight temperature increase on Friday, though temperatures will remain slightly below seasonal averages. Light drizzle may occur in the north on Saturday until noon, followed by a further temperature rise to seasonal norms. Sunday will continue the warming trend, but a slight cooling is forecast for Monday. The Meteorological Service indicated that rain might return on Tuesday, potentially affecting southern Israel.

Meanwhile, extreme weather events are impacting various parts of the Mediterranean basin and beyond. Spain and France are experiencing unusually high temperatures, exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in early October. Concurrently, these countries and others are facing heavy rainfall leading to severe flooding. Barcelona recorded 106 mm of rain in 24 hours, with 90 mm falling in just 30 minutes, causing widespread flooding. Crete, a popular destination for Israelis during the Sukkot holiday, is bracing for approximately 250 to 300 mm of rain along its coastlines in the coming days, with a risk of flooding. Southern France is also affected by intense rainfall, with expectations of over 500 mm in two days. In Pumay, France, a tornado injured 39 people and damaged over 300 homes, with one resident describing half the village as destroyed. Thailand, another holiday destination, has also seen its capital, Bangkok, inundated with floodwaters in recent days.